CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST, GS-0101-7/9

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Vacancy Identification Number

The Vacancy Identification Number is: 832883

1. Title of Job

CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST, GS-0101-7/9

2. Biographic Data

3. E-Mail Address

4. Work Information

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5. Employment Availability

Please answer the following Employment Availability Questions by selecting either Yes or No.

6. Citizenship

Are you a citizen of the United States?7. Background Information

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8. Other Information

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9. Languages

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10. Lowest Grade

Enter the lowest grade level (07-09) you will accept.

0709

11. Miscellaneous Information

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12. Special Knowledge

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13. Test Location

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14. Veteran Preference Claim

15. Dates of Active Duty - Military Service

16. Availability Date

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17. Service Computation Date

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18. Other Date Information

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19. Job Preference

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20. Occupational Specialties

The occupational specialty will be selected for you if there is only one, otherwise, select/enter at least one occupational specialty code for this position. The specialty code for this position is:

001 CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST

21. Geographic Availability

The geographic location code will be selected for you if there is only one, otherwise, select/enter at least one geographic location in which you are intrested and will accept employment. The location code for this position is:

381117005 Fort Totten, ND

22. Transition Assistance Plan

23. Job Related Experience

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24. Personal Background Information

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25. Occupational/Assessment Questions:

WARNING STATEMENT: Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the résumé, and other relevant documents you submit, as well as through verification of references as appropriate. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your stated level of experience and demonstrated capability. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position following acceptance.

1. Are you submitting Form BIA-4432, Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs, to claim Indian Preference? Note: You must include and upload your Form BIA-4432. As outlined in the vacancy announcement, this is the ONLY Indian Preference Verification Form that will be accepted.

A. Yes

B. No

2. Are you a veteran and submitting a DD-214, Certificate of Release or Honorable Discharge from Active Duty, to verify Veteran's Preference claimed? Note: You must include and upload your DD-214, if claiming 5 pt. or 10 pt. preference and Standard Form 15 including the required supporting documentation, if claiming 10 pt. preference.

A. Yes.

B. No.

3. Are you submitting your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, to verify you are a current status employee or a former employee with Reinstatement eligibility? Note: You must include and upload your latest SF-50 to verify transfer or reinstatement eligibility. To determine if you are eligible, please go to the following website: http://www.usajobs.gov/EI3.asp

A. Yes.

B. No.

Incumbent will be required to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle, in the performance of duties, therefore, a valid driver's license is required. Incumbent must have a safe driving record within the three-year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607 and be able to meet the safe driving requirements of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

4. Do you possess a valid Drivers License. If you answered "Yes" to question four, please submit a copy of your current Valid Drivers License with your application.

A. Yes, I certify that I possess a valid Drivers License.

B. No, I do not possess a valid Drivers License.

5. From the descriptions below, select the answer that most accurately and specifically describes the education you have that demonstrates how you meet the Basic Qualification Requirement (Individual Occupational Requirement) for the Social Science Series, GS-0101. Mark only 1 response. Please note that your answer will be verified against the information you provide in your resume and application. (You must submit a complete, legible copy of your official transcripts to document this basic requirement). For more information, go to: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs0100/0101a.htm

A. I have a Bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college or university in Behavioral or Social Sciences; or discipline directly related to this position.

B. I have the appropriate combination of education and experience that provided me with the knowledge of one or more of the Behavioral or Social Sciences equivalent to a major in the field (i.e., 24 semester hours in Behavioral or Social Sciences; or a discipline directly related to this position). The quality of the combination must demonstrate that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work of the position and is comparable to that normally acquired through the completion of a full four-year course of study with a major as described above.

C. I have at least four (4) years of appropriate experience that demonstrates I have acquired knowledge of one or more of the Behavorial or Social Sciences equivalent to a major in the field. (The quality of experience must be comparable to that normally acquired through the completion of a 4-year degree.)

D. I do not meet the basic requirements as described above.

6. Carefully read the following descriptions of experience and education. Select the one that best describes your qualifications for the GS-7 Child Welfare Specialist position. Make sure your resume supports your response that you select. (NOTE: If qualifying based on education, you must submit a complete, legible copy of your official college or university transcript(s) with your application to document academic achievements and receive credit.).

A. I have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience includes, but is not limited to, work involving applying practical knowledge of a wide range of social casework, family therapy, systems theory and community organization; providing support work of child welfare services; and maintaining a formalized case management system which documents the workflow of case services with individual case plans. These examples are not all inclusive (refer to the summary of duties for specialized experience.

B. I have successfully completed one (1) full year of graduate-level education that is directly related to this position (18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours).

C. I have a combination of specialized experience as described in A and graduate education as described in B when combined together meets 100% of the total requirements for the position. To compute, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify.

D. I have graduated with a bachelor's degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work AND I have documented Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) during my undergraduate studies. I meet the SAA by one of the following three methods: (1) class standing - upper third of the graduating class based on completed courses in the college, university or major subdivision; (2) grade point average - 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on my official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; OR 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B " or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; OR (3) election to membership in a national scholastic honor society (note: membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision). Submit a copy of your transcript and proof of GPA computation, Class standing, or Honor Society membership.

E. I do not have the experience and/or education as described in any of the above statements.

7. Carefully read the following descriptions of experience and education. Select the one that best describes your qualifications for GS-9 Child Welfare Specialist position. Make sure your resume supports your response that you select. (NOTE: If qualifying based on education, you must submit a complete, legible copy of your official college or university transcript(s) with your application to document academic achievements and receive credit.).

A. I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience includes, but is not limited to, work involving applying practical knowledge of a wide range of social casework, family therapy, systems theory and community organization; providing support work of child welfare services; and maintaining a formalized case management system which documents the workflow of case services with individual case plans. These examples are not all inclusive (refer to the summary of duties for specialized experience.

B. I have a master's or equivalent degree OR I have completed 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree (36 semester hours or 54 quarter hours).

C. I have a combination of specialized experience as described in A and more than one year of graduate education as described in B when combined together meets 100% of the total requirements for the position. To compute, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond one year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify.

D. I do not have the experience and/or education as described in any of the above statements.

For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience and your self-rating is not supported, your score will be lowered.

A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task. (0 Point)

B- I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job. (1 Point)

C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures. (2 Points)

D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee. (3 Points)

E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise. (4 Points)

8. Acquires and maintains a working knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures.

9. Conduct home visits to determine client and child welfare conditions and situations.

13. Develops and maintains a formalized case management system, which documents the workflow of protective services cases with individual case plans for the protection, care, and supervision of children in their own homes, foster homes, or institutional placements.

14. Maintains computerized databases or information tracking systems.

15. Serves as a primary point of contact for a specific social services area.

25. Coordinates the activities of individuals inside or outside of the organization.

26. Assists in completing forms.

27. Questions, interviews, or confers with others to obtain or verify information.

28. Contacts others orally to obtain information.

29. Presents information orally and in writing about work of the organization to others (for example, describes the organization's programs and services to individuals or groups in the community or to higher management).

34. Composes simple correspondence or other written work (for example, memoranda, form letters).

35. Notifies individuals or offices in writing of decisions, problems, or further actions needed.

INSTRUCTIONS: As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probation period. Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning; 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.

36. Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.

A. Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from further consideration.

B. No, I do not accept this agreement and/or I no longer wish to be considered for this position.

APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITY: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume, veterans or Indian preference documentation, assessment questions and answers, and SF50s) is received.